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In what kind of financial shape has 2022 left the the nation's farm sector? (Gary Crawford and USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer)

Seth Meyer, USDA Chief Economist, saying the Ukraine war created turmoil in global agricultural markets, but farmers were able to turn turmoil into a pretty good year.

Loss of farmable land and power infrastructure are but two of the issues farmers in Ukraine are facing due to the current conflict in that country. (Rod Bain and Kornelis “Kees” Huizinga)

2023 may see a reversal in what has been a long-term trend in U.S. wheat acreage. (Garya Crawford and USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer)

Persons with backgrounds in agriculture and experience in trade are the candidates being sought for federal advisory committees in the ag trade realm. (Rod Bain and Foreign Agricultural Service Associate Deputy Administrator Allison Thomas)

Foreign Agricultural Service Associate Deputy Administrator Allison Thomas discusses the purpose of the Agricultural Policy Advisory Committee and Agricultural Trade Advisory Committees.

The U.S. announced this week it seeks new dispute settlement consultations with Canada on its dairy policy - the latest challenge by our nation within the U.S. Mexico Canada Agreement. (Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack)

The monster winter storm now moving across the country has many farmers and ranchers very concerned. (Gary Crawford and USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer)

USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer says farmers in parts of the South are bracing for a possibly damaging freeze later this week.

USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer says much of the nation's winter wheat went into dormancy in poor shape and could be more at risk of damage from wind and severe cold.